The Zimbabwe Multi-Sectoral Accountability Framework for TB (MAF-TB) was launched on the
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At Jointed Hands Welfare Organization, we believe in the power of the community and the
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Founded in 2004, as Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation, we have experienced remarkable
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We are thrilled to announce the recent launch of the National Cancer Case Plan, a landmark framework aimed at enhancing cancer control efforts in Zimbabwe. The plan outlines comprehensive strategies for prevention, treatment, and patient support, ensuring that no one faces a cancer diagnosis alone. We are proud to be part of this initiative, working hand in hand with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, and other key stakeholders to make tangible improvements in cancer care. The formal launch is a significant step forward in mobilizing resources and reducing the cancer burden in our communities.
We convened a multidisciplinary team formation meeting for our Hope for Lungs project, an initiative dedicated to providing comprehensive and coordinated care to patients with lung cancer. The team’s primary goal is to ensure that people with lung cancer receive early and accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and supportive care throughout their cancer journey. The meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration among diverse professionals, including healthcare workers, community advocates, researchers, and policy-makers.
Together, we are developing strategies to raise awareness about lung health issues, including TB and silicosis, particularly among vulnerable populations. This multidisciplinary approach will ensure that we address lung health comprehensively, creating sustainable solutions that can have a lasting impact.
On March 24th, we commemorated World TB Day under the global theme “Yes, We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.” The event started with a pre-commemoration event in Marondera which was followed by a national commemoration event that was held in Mahusekwa, Mashonalnd East Province.
The event brought together healthcare workers, community leaders, and TB survivors to raise awareness about TB and its impact on societies. Through speeches, educational sessions, and community outreach activities, we highlighted the importance of early diagnosis, treatment adherence, ongoing research, and meaningful involvement of communities to combat TB. This year’s commemoration focused on mobilizing resources and support for TB programs, emphasizing the critical role every sector can play in the fight against this preventable and treatable disease.
